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(c) Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) (21) The facility shall have clinical staff or a representative present at all Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) when a client’s safety, well-being and permanency is being discussed. (22) Discharge requirements should be documented in the policies and procedures manual. (a) Discharge planning should be carefully coordinated and begin 90 days prior to anticipated discharge date. (b) The process should include the safety of the transitional placement and supplemental supports that may be needed in the next placement setting. (c) Facility staff or a representative must participate in an MDT staffing prior to a client being discharged. All parties of the MDT team must agree to the plan. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 45–5 Doc. No. 5022, eff May 28, 2021. Amended by SCSR 47–5 Doc. No. 5109, eff May 26, 2023; SCSR 48–5 Doc. No. 5231, eff May 24, 2024. 114–595. Licensing and Enforcement. A. License. (1) The terms of the license and the number, age and gender of children to be served will be stated on the license issued. (2) The license shall be displayed at the facility at all times. (3) The facility shall not deviate from the provisions specified in the license issued. (4) The license is not transferable, is specific to the location, owner, and existing buildings at the time of licensure. However, when there is a change in ownership, in determining whether the new owner meets the requirements for issuance of a standard license, the department may accept current findings and conclusions that support issuing a standard license when the findings and conclusions were made within one year of the change in ownership. (5) Standard License. (a) A standard license will be issued when a facility meets all applicable regulations. A Standard License is effective for two years from the date of issuance. (6) Standard with Temporary Waiver License. (a) A Standard with Temporary Waiver License may be granted at the discretion of the State Director of the Agency when a facility temporarily lacks a requirement that does not affect the health and safety of children. (b) To change the status of the license to a Standard License, the facility shall submit to the Agency written notification and evidence that the deficiency has been corrected. This documenta- tion is subject to verification at the discretion of the Agency. B. Inquiries. (1) Requests for information regarding an application for a license shall be sent to the Agency. The Agency will then send a copy of the rules and regulations governing the license. Consultation will be available upon request. C. Procedures for Application and Initial Licensing. (1) Prior to licensure the applicant shall submit a complete initial licensure packet to the Agency. Licensure will be based on a review of this material and a visit(s) by a representative of the Agency to tour the facility, review the program, and interview staff as appropriate. The material to be submitted includes the following: (a) A completed application form, including all forms assuring compliance with Federal and State laws; (b) Contact information, including contact names, phone numbers and electronic mail address- es; (c) A detailed description of why there is a need for this particular facility and any facts that support the applicant’s assertion for that need;